What is your point? Bad thing happened in the past, we should continue to let bad thing happen?
Most people find current system of gambling from phone to be too much. Forcing people to physical location and limiting advertising can be good harm reduction without causing increase in crime.
Yes, loot boxes and other types of casino games throughout the economy are a problem. Online Sports Betting has taken a small problem and caused it to be a big one so it's much more visible in public eye.
If we regulate sports betting, we should probably regulate loot boxes in FIFA 27 as well.